Representative Larry Potts Contact information

Larry W. Potts is a distinguished member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 81. He assumed office on January 1, 2017, and his current term ends on January 1, 2025. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Born on September 14, 1948, in Davidson County, Larry Potts has been a lifelong resident of the area. He and his wife, Carolyn, reside in the Reeds community. They are members of First Baptist Church of Welcome. They have three children, Andrew, Matthew, and Charity, and one granddaughter. Larry Potts enjoys horseback riding and mission work.

Larry Potts attended Davidson County Community College and Spokane Community College. He served in the United States Air Force for four years, from 1966 to 1970. He is the president and owner of Southland Construction Company in Reeds and is president of Davidson Investment Group.

Larry Potts is a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, the Vietnam Security Police Association, Gideons International, and the Davidson County Home Builders Association. He is a member of the Davidson County Economic Development Commission and served on the Executive Board of Directors for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center– Lexington Medical Center.

He previously served on the Business Development Board of New Bridge Bank, as Vice-President of the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation and as a member of the Davidson County Board of Adjustment. Larry Potts also served on the Davidson County Board of Social Services for 19 consecutive years. In May 2013, he was appointed by Governor Pat McCrory to serve a four-year term as Chairman of the North Carolina Board of Social Services.

As a commissioner, Larry Potts served five non-consecutive terms. He served as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for nine non-consecutive terms, and for five non-consecutive terms as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. His term expired in December 2016 when he was elected as North Carolina House Representative for District 81.

In his role as a representative, Larry Potts has been active in introducing bills, participating in votes, and serving on committees. His legislative office is located at 300 N. Salisbury Street, Rm. 307B1 Raleigh, NC 27603-5925. He can be reached via email at Larry.Potts@ncleg.gov.